8 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

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Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Group Size

Unlimited

Travel Styles

Nature & Adventure

Tour Overview:

This 8-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday combines a short northern Tanzania safari with a relaxing island escape. The journey takes you through Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before flying to Zanzibar for beach relaxation. It is ideal for travelers who want wildlife, scenic landscapes, crater game viewing, and peaceful time by the Indian Ocean.

Is this tour for me?

Trip Type: Private Group

Travel on your own schedule with full flexibility in dates, pace, and itinerary. Pricing is tailored to your private group size, and you can enjoy a fully customized experience!

Age Requirements: 3+

Families with children are welcome! We take care to create a comfortable and seamless safari experience for travelers of all ages.
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Our safari packing list covers everything you need to prepare for a Tanzanian safari — what to wear, how to plan, where to stay, safari etiquette, insurance tips, and more.

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Our safari packing list covers everything you need to prepare for a Tanzanian safari — what to wear, how to plan, where to stay, safari etiquette, insurance tips, and more.

Safari Tour Seasons & Pricing

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$2,195.60

4 Person

$1,784.48

6 Person

$1,647.43

7+

Upon Request

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$2,420.55

4 Person

$2,009.43

6 Person

$1,872.38

7+

Upon Request

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$3,463.90

4 Person

$3,052.78

6 Person

$2,915.73

7+

Upon Request

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$4,137.65

4 Person

$3,726.53

6 Person

$3,589.48

7+

Upon Request

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$4,033.70

4 Person

$3,622.58

6 Person

$3,485.53

7+

Upon Request

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$4,754.20

4 Person

$4,343.08

6 Person

$4,206.03

7+

Upon Request

You’ll Visit

- Arusha
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari representative and professional driver-guide. After a short briefing, you will be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and prepare for your honeymoon safari adventure starting the following day.

Day 1 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Half Board

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Planet Lodge 3*

Signature

Arusha Coffee Lodge 4*

Premium

Gran Meliá Arusha

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch boxes. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and classic safari landscapes.

Enjoy a game drive through the park with chances to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, buffaloes, and many bird species. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Dancing Duma

Signature

Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge 4*

Premium

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunch boxes. The journey offers beautiful views of northern Tanzania’s countryside, farms, villages, and the scenic highlands around Ngorongoro.

Upon arrival, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight. This evening gives you time to relax in a quiet setting before the next day’s crater safari

Day 3 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Eilleens Lodge 3*

Signature

Ngorongoro Coffe Lodge 4*

Premium

Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge 5*

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive on the crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife areas, known for its high concentration of animals and dramatic volcanic scenery.

During your game drive, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, jackals, and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Enjoy your packed lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Eileen’s Lodge 3*

Signature

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge 4*

Premium

Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge 5*

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your beach hotel.

The rest of the day is free for relaxation. You may enjoy the beach, ocean views, hotel facilities, and a slower romantic island atmosphere after your safari experience.

Day 5 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Blue ocean resort 3*

Signature

Melia Zanzibar 4*

Premium

Meliá Zanzibar 5*

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zanzibar. This day is designed for rest, privacy, and relaxation by the Indian Ocean.

You may spend the day enjoying the beach, swimming pool, spa, or optional honeymoon experiences such as a private beach dinner, sunset dhow cruise, Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, or snorkeling trip

Day 6 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Blue ocean resort 3*

Signature

Melia Zanzibar 4*

Premium

Meliá Zanzibar 5*

Spend another relaxing day at leisure in Zanzibar. Enjoy the white sandy beach, ocean breeze, and calm island atmosphere.

This extra beach day gives you enough time to unwind as a couple, enjoy the resort, or take part in optional Zanzibar activities depending on your interests.

Day 7 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Blue ocean resort 3*

Signature

Melia Zanzibar 4*

Premium

Meliá Zanzibar 5*

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Zanzibar. Depending on your flight schedule, you will have a hot lunch before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.

This marks the end of your 8-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar honeymoon, leaving you with romantic memories of Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Indian Ocean coast.

Day 8 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Hot Lunch

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Do you need a visa to visit Tanzania?

You can obtain this visa either online or on arrival. Typically, it takes 3-5 days to get your visa approved online. However, if your trip starts in less than a week, we recommend opting for the on-arrival visa. To avoid issues with POS machines, bring $50 in cash.

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